1st T20: Sri Lanka set 129-run target for Pakistan

Dambulla  (Web Desk): In the first T20 match being played in Dambulla, Pakistan won the toss and invited Sri Lanka to bat first. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 128 runs in 19.2 overs.

Sri Lanka's top scorer was Janith Liyanage, who made 40 runs. Pakistani bowlers Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed claimed 3 wickets each, while Mohammad Wasim and Shadab Khan took 2 wickets each.

Pakistan's playing XI includes Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza, and Abrar Ahmed.

Sri Lanka's final XI comprises Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Nuwan Thushara.

The second T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take place on January 9, followed by the third match on January 11.

Teams:

Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (C), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka: Patthum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara